Freedom Institute

New York City, New York

515 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

(212) 838-0044
4.28 (16 reviews)

About Freedom Institute

Freedom Institute is a nonprofit in New York City, New York, that provides outpatient treatment and recovery when you struggle with alcoholism, addiction, and related co-occurring mental health conditions. They offer in person and telehealth services to meet your specific needs based on a comprehensive evaluation of your situation. They were founded in 1976 by a recovering alcoholic after seeing the effects of her disease on her family.

They provide evidence-based treatments for adults, young adults, and their families who are impacted by alcohol, stimulants, inhalants, hallucinogens, dissociatives, psychedelics, opioids, and sedatives. Their services include an intensive outpatient program, weekly outpatient groups, and individual, group, and family therapies.

There’s also a holistic approach to addiction therapy to treat the whole person and their family. This includes mindfulness meditation, yoga, and art therapy.

The clinical foundation of their intensive outpatient program is the integration of dialectical behavior therapy and relational family therapy which helps you and your family in the recovery process. Medication assisted treatment is offered after an assessment by the medical director if it is indicated, using medications from the client’s preferred pharmacy.

They don’t take insurance but will provide a super bill so you can seek reimbursement from your insurance company. The majority of clients pay their financial responsibilities by the week.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP is our most involved treatment path, with three group visits per week and once a week individual psychotherapy session. IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

aftercare iconAftercare

Clients in rehab aftercare programs receive a customized portfolio of services designed to promote their sustained sobriety. These clients have completed high-level treatment, are typically exiting detox and/or intensive inpatient care and are reintegrating into their home, workplace, and community. Rehab aftercare services address addiction disease as a chronic condition requiring continuing care. Clients typically work with case managers and recovery teams to access necessary resources, such as peer coaching and 12 step program induction support.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

heart-hands iconIntervention Services

Intervention Services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. At Freedom Institute, they create a supportive, caring environment to achieve the best possible outcome. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Medical detox involves weaning your body off of addictive substances in a medically supervised environment. If you've become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, quitting on your own can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will help manage potential withdrawal symptoms, ensuring that you're as safe and comfortable as possible. This process typically takes about 5-7 days, although the length will depend on your individual needs.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

children iconChildren program

elderly iconElderly program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you'll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Coping with day to day living is a challenge while in addiction recovery. Life skills training helps you learn how to manage daily tasks and deal with stress in healthy ways. This is key to long term recovery.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

The philosophy behind experiential therapy is that your behavior is guided by your perception. This therapy allows you to express yourself creatively, which reveals how you perceive events. Your therapist will guide you through the exploration of your emotions to release negative ones and experience positive ones.

Check icon Accreditations

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: New York
License Number: 38259

NAATP

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 2282

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New York, NY 10022

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4.28 (16 reviews)
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Not at all “individualized” as marketed. Big waste of time and money. Group therapy was mostly enforced Minfulness nonsense and being questioned about “where did you feel it physically in your body?”. Nonsense! No motivation work at all was the most disappointing fac ... Read More

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4.5 (15 reviews)
Eug�nie Foss
3 years ago
5

such an amazing place

Jonathan Grassi
3 years ago
5

I have worked as a vendor with the Freedom Institute for years. They are some of the warmest and most professional people around. I love the positive effect they have on all that come through the doors.

Donna Casey
3 years ago
5

Freedom Institute has helped many of my family and friends onto the Road to Recovery. A Godsend for 50 years. Thank you

sheryl katz
4 years ago
5

Jake Ogden
4 years ago
5

Tracy A. Boyle
4 years ago
5

Thorough, kind and extremely capable. The list of "thank you's" owed to the Freedom Institute and their amazing staff for helping save so many is a lengthy one.

Lou Heumann
4 years ago
5

Their program is exceptional.

Frederica Claiborne
4 years ago
5

Topnotch program and reputation.

Karen Robert
4 years ago
5

Very caring place.

J.O. Tobin
4 years ago
5

This is a first class group of people from there esteemed Chairman Robert Lyman Miller who i have know for 50+ years.

Terry Cronin
4 years ago
5

I ve known of Freedom since my days with Alina Lodge. We both had a terrific professional relationship. I m so glad they are still in fine working order.

Robert D
5 years ago
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They should say they don't take insurance before they take all of your intake info.

Response from the owner4 years ago
Hey Robert, Sorry for any inconvenience. Freedom Institute does in fact accept out-of-network benefits as a form of payment. We work with clients to minimize their out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, we handle all billing matters with your insurance company, so you can focus on your treatment. As a not-for-profit, we are completely transparent about financial matters with our clients. We work with several insurance companies such as AETNA, Blue Cross Blue Shield NY, CIGNA, NY Empire Blue Shield, OPTUM Behavioral, Oxford, United Health Care, among others. We are always happy to review a client's benefits to see if they have out of network benefits to use. We are here to help.
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